The traditional doctor’s office creates a forest of paperwork. Patient charts, records, bills: They’re all par for the course in the medical world. Some doctors and clinics, however, are opting to go paperless, or at least almost paperless. Those who do realize numerous benefits, including greater efficiency, lower costs and heightened security. The trick lies in teaching the old dog of the medical profession new tricks, and not all doctors have wanted to make the switch to digital.
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The Cyber Doctor's Office: Only the Gowns Are Paper
Posted by: Vivian Wagner October 21, 2008 04:00 AMThe traditional doctor’s office creates a forest of paperwork. Patient charts, records, bills: They’re all par for the course in the medical world. Some doctors and clinics, however, are opting to go paperless, or at least almost paperless. Those who do realize numerous benefits, including greater efficiency, lower costs and heightened security. The trick lies in teaching the old dog of the medical profession new tricks, and not all doctors have wanted to make the switch to digital.